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[ngn] Psychopharmacology final exam revision guide 2023-2024

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Psychopharmacology final exam revision guide 202-2024 1. nonessential physio- logical processes shut down (i.e. digestion & reproduction), energy is channeled into a host of functions preparing for r... apid action. When a person or animal confronts actual (or perceived) danger situations, what neurochemical and hormonal reactions start to occur? 2. cortex, amygdala Stressful events are perceived at the , processed at the , which then activates lower brain areas & puts the limbic system on alert 3. norepinephrine when there is imminent danger, a burst of exci- tation originates from the locus coeruleus which releases , which results in instan- taneous hypervigilance. 4. limbic system and hy- pothalamus by activat- ing the SNS, HTA, or HPA 5. chloride what is responsible for the release of stress hor- mones? ions act as a brake and dampen the limbic alert 6. benzodiazepines enhance the flow of negative (chloride) ions which results in widespread calming in may areas of the brain 7. serotonin excitability in the locus coerulues is also mediated by 8. inhibitory in the Locus Coeruleus, serotonin is . 9. activation A decrease in serotonin may impact the locus coeruleus by making it more disinhibited and more sensitive to . 10. amygdala Acquired fears appear to be mediated primarily by the . 11. encodes After very frightening events, the amygdala certain stimulus events of the experi- ence. These memories are highly resistant to ex- tinction. 12. serotonin There is speculation that many play a role in inhibiting cellular reactivity in the amygdala 13. benzodiazepines, atyp- ical antianxiety (bus- pirone), SNRIs and SS- RIs, andn gabapentin 14. dependence/sub- stance abuse What are four medication options for treating GAD? Benzodiazepines can be used to treat severe cas- es of GAD, but should not be used if the patient is at risk for 15. Buspirone reduces worry and rumination seen in GAD, but it is not addictive 16. gabapentin This antiseizure medication is primarily used to treat anxiety in bipolar disorder 17. psychotropic medica- tions Specific phobias are generally not treated with . 18. beta-blockers what is effective at reducing anxiety surrounding public speaking? 19. SSRIs, SNRIs, or MAOIs Pervasive forms social anxiety (and avoidant per- sonality disorder) may be treated with what three medications? 20. panic disorder is the anxiety disorder for which medication treatment plays its most important role 21. 21. [Show More]

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